The High Holidays are the most important festivals of the Jewish year, andall Jews have their own memories of these special days. It's a time to remember, a time to be with families, and a time to tell stories about past generations. And you don't need to be Jewish to appreciate this, because the 21st century is a much smaller world, with many different faiths coming together. High Holiday Stories is filled with 101 heartfelt holiday remembrances, from famous people, and some only known in their own circle of family and friends. They recount varied Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur experiences, from observing the holiday in the Colorado Rockies to Army bases in Iraq, even online in L.A. The stories come from people of all ages, all professions, from New York to California, New Zealand to England. "For me the High Holiday are an opportunity to connect with people I love and a chance to make amends to those i may have hurt," recalls Nancy Rips.

"It's my busiest time of the year!".